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  1. Pink Pink Pink

    What on earth can I do to fix this??

    I'm a nail and beauty geek after some advice. I naturally a redhead, it's quite strong colour. I've had highlights for about 4/5 years now and was a light blonde. The words '12.0' were used when mixing colour but i have o idea what that means. I used to have a tint applied to my roots and...
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    OPI storage box

    I have seen the OPI storage box on the Lena White trade website, only it doesn't have a price on it. It's the actual box, not the nail tech bag. Does anyone have this or know how much it is? I'd ring but it's sunday so they're closed.... too impatient to wait. LOL Thanks. Debs xx
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    Attempt at 3D flower

    Thought I'd give a go at doing a 3D flower. Not done one on the nail before, only one made off the nail for fantasy at college. I mixed 2 parts natural and 1 part 'sugar' glitter to create free edge colour; then I used EZ Flow 'Venezia' from Carnival collection on the end of a bead of natural...
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    Bio3T Facial range?

    I'm looking for a facial range and my supplier has recently began stocking this one. Has anyone heard of it as it is new to me. ROLLAND ROLLAND Thanks Debs xx
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    My first nail biter

    Did a nail biter last night.. was scared! LOL x She was happy, although I knew I could do better. It was L&P which I haven't done in a looonnnng time so I guess I was out of my comfort zone. She is a factory worker and needs the strength. Mixed nsi rose glitter with clear powder and a touch...
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    Another "Salon Name" Thread.. but I do NEED ideas!!

    I know I want the word 'Pink' in there somewhere (surprise, surprise) lol. Thought 'Pinkies and Perks' ( pinkies=nails / perks=beauty treatments). Then I realised how naff it was. Then came V.I.Pink but thought it looked like the name of a tattoo parlour with 'ink' looking a bit seperate...
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    Dermalogica Geeks - Training Question

    I was supposed to be getting Dermalgica training at college but organised as ever, my college forgot to tell me it was today and so I haven't had it!!! Lovely. So I'm looking into doing it myself. What is the first step and how much is the training??? Looking on the website, the 'Core Day'...
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    Do you pay yourself a wage?

    Hi guys, I've been looking into working for myself for quite a while and want to open a salon but keep talking myself out of it because I'm too scared! LOL. Anyway.... How do you make your money exactly? Do you pay yourself a wage or just use some of the profits?? It's confusing me as I've read...
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    Looking for advice for where to work from... have a few possibilties

    Hi guys, I was looking into starting up my own salon but after thinking properly I felt I was jumping in with two feet and it wasn't the right time for me. However, I am looking into offering my services from different avenues now. I was thinking about approaching local hairdressers to rent...
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    3D rose's and flower canes

    Did these tonight at college, not sure what to do with them now. Suggestions??
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    Different maintenance for each system? ? ?

    Hi guys, Got a question at college "Describe the maintenance requirements for each nail system" I have put the usual aftercare advice and stated the different removal methods but my tutors comments were "You need to research and list the maintenance procedures for each system" Procedures +...
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    Stiletto's done tonight (pics)

    Got practising tonight
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    Business Plan - Market Description ?????

    I am sooooo confused!! I am in the process of writing my business plan and keep avoiding this particualr section. I want to add info on the beauty market but don't know exactly what is relevant to add or where to find the information. I am looking at the moment at: The size of the beauty...
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    Yay - first infills - lasted 3 weeks!! (and check out my new phone hee hee)

    Well my first client lasted 3 weeks and I'm happy - although the procedure itself I was p'd with. I didn't feel confident as it was my first enhancement infill. This will come with time and practise I'm sure. Before and after pics
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    HONEST opinion - could it be done? (pics)

    OK - so I've found a vacant premises, high street location. It's on 1st floor. Only thing is - it's disgusting! Needs totally re-doing. Doesn't have a kitchen. Take a look at the pics and see if you think it could be done or if I should keep looking. Rent free first 3 months. £67 weekly there...
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    Done a 3rd set of gels (on myself) - pics

    I unfortunately, do not have 'minx' but loved VHunter and fionas idea about applying it to the tip so I gave it a go with foils. My good God, it was a nightmare!!! I couldn't get the flamin stuff to go on evenly and the pattern went patchy - I ended up filing some away when I was buffing the...
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    Done 2nd Set of Gels! REAL paying client!

    Hi guys. I did my 1st set of gels 2 weeks ago on my friend and her hairdresser asked her where she got them done cos she thought they were lovely and so my friend gave her my number and I did the hairdressers housemate tonight!!! PHEW (Charged £20) She has worn 'stick on's' and has been a...
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    Salon design inspiration

    Hi guys, I'm putting together my business plan and have to calculate my start up costs etc so I started looking at how much it would be for decoration, design etc... Problem is - I cannot decide what the heck to do!!! I know this might be a tad cheeky :) but if anyone has pics of their...
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    Market Research

    I'm printing out some questionnaire's and so far have this: Market Research Questionnaire My name is Debbi and I am looking to set up a beauty salon in Bedlington town centre. Primarily I would like to get some basic information from you, as lovely ladies like yourself are my prime customer -...
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    Start-Up advice

    I've been seriously looking into starting up on my own. Had a meeting today with a business mentor type and found some nice premises in a town centre location for good rates (Mam works for estate agents). Doing business plan etc has my head knocked in! I don't know where to start. Also I was...
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